Parish Clerk Job Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for the Parish Clerk role within Somerford Keynes Parish Council. The Parish Council aims to play an important role in preserving the traditional nature of the village whilst ensuring it is a vibrant community for residents.
The Clerk plays a critical role in enabling the success of the Parish Council. With significant new funding in place and a predominately new group of Councillors, this is a great time to get involved to help shape and drive new initiatives.
Role Overview
Key responsibilities include;
- Attending monthly Parish Council meetings (typically Monday evenings); assisting with agenda preparation, producing minutes and monitoring action follow-ups.
- Providing financial reports; monitoring accounts and expenditure and preparing records for audit purposes.
- Liaising with councillors, parishioners and third parties as required. Third parties could include other Local Authorities and public and charitable bodies as well as landowners and contractors.
Training can be provided on specific Parish Council procedures and regulations.
Required Skills and Attributes
This role will suit someone who is organised, enjoys working with others and is happy to deal with a range of people across different organisations. A working knowledge of Microsoft (Word, Excel and Outlook/email) is required. A laptop will be provided.
Pay and Hours
The role is for five hours a week at a rate of £12.73 per hour.
Application Process
To express your interest please send an email to [email protected] by June 30th. We are looking to make an appointment in July as the incumbent Clerk leaves on August 18th.